Debt financing can be a confusing and scary path to take to fund your business. Not only that, it's an option that isn’t widely accessible unless you already have money. This week’s episode we walk through the business loan options and the process. Our guest Shirie Hawkins has spent her career dedicated to small business owners and helping them get the resources they need. She has been a Commercial Banker doing SBA lending and the President of Everything Equity at Community Ventures a CDFI, which specializes helping small businesses that might not otherwise be bankable.
We cover the process, what bankers are looking for, different types of loans, and options outside of conventional banks. You won’t want to miss this show!
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With over 20 years expertise in Banking and Business/Economic Development, Shirie returns to Community Ventures after working as a commercial lender for Community Trust Bank and as the director of the Lexington Small Business Development Center.
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Shirie Hawkins, President, Everything Equity
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